Fort Atkinson Police Offering Service for Elderly and Vulnerable Individuals

According to a press release from the Fort Atkinson Police Department, they are offering a service to the community to collect information on elderly and vulnerable citizens should they go missing or wander away from home. This is part of the existing missing persons policy of the police department. Fort Atkinson is offering a Vulnerable Citizen’s Registry Program. In order to join the program, families must complete an Emergency Medical Information form, available at www.fortatkinsonwi.net/policeforms, which will then be added to the department’s records management system. All of the information provided on the form will be kept strictly confidential, and will only be made available to emergency personnel acting in the performance of their duties. The information will only be used to protect and assist the vulnerable individual identified in the registration form and provide them with appropriate assistance. If you have any questions, call the Fort Atkinson Police Department at 920-563-7777.